Hope Hunderfund

Strategic operations and employee engagement leader with experience in problem resolution, leadership, change management, and cross-functional planning. Passion for aligning leaders, teams, and volunteers through clear communication, process improvement, and mission-based execution. Brings a strong record of supporting organizational listening, program development, and community-focused coordination across teams of all sizes.

Western Golf Association / Evans Scholars Foundation | WGA Director, Mentor & Scholar Alumni 

April 2011 - Current

• Directed caddie scholarship programs for Western Golf Association and Evans Scholars Foundation, enhancing access to education for aspiring scholars. Led fundraising outreach supporting Evans Scholars and donor engagement efforts, increasing support by 10% YoY. Coordinated golf event planning with staff, volunteers, and club partners, netting 400-450k annually. Created monthly communications and led social media engagement for scholar support and donor updates, strengthening community connections and increasing awareness of foundation initiatives. Participated in scholar selection review, application screening, and eligibility checks. Created and led detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, volunteer needs, and other requirements for projects related to Alumni Par Club participation and fundraising.

City of Maple Valley | Economic Development Commission Chair 

March 2021 - May 2024

• Guided strategic planning initiatives to identify and promote long-term growth opportunities for the City of Maple Valley and business community. Facilitated poignant discussions among council members, city staff, and community stakeholders to foster collaboration and address the critical needs and gaps within the business community. Guided agenda planning and meeting priorities for City of Maple Valley leadership. Interpreted parliamentary procedure during votes, motions, and deliberations. Collaborated with a consulting team to create and analyze a Leakage study to understand areas of opportunity. Represented the City of Maple Valley in public forums and civic events through projects such as Pitch & Pivot Business Resource Program and Maple Valley City to Business Marketing Video & Delivery.

Tahoma Schools Foundation | President

October 2018 - October 2022

• Coordinated and led board meetings and foundation planning discussions to enhance the foundation's strategy and governance. Corrected delinquent tax filings and realigned leadership standards. Guided fundraising activities for student scholarships and district support, raising over 75k per year for the organization and advising on banking needs and gaps. Increased board membership by 40% and led volunteer assignments for 3-5 large, highly visible, critical fundraising events per year. Reviewed applications and led discussion around use of foundation funding requests.